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Memorial Hermann
Houston man overcomes traumatic brain injury, relearned to walk, talk to become bodybuilder
Kel Mabatah was told he would never walk or talk again after a traumatic brain injury due to being attacked while visiting family in Nigeria. After four risky brain surgeries, he's pushed himself to take care of his body and has become a professional bodybuilder.
Jonathan Martin, Fox26 News, November 19th, 2022
TenniStory: Kelubia Mabatah
Former collegiate player Kelubia Mabatah suffered a terrible attack. This is his story.
Prakash Amritraj, Tennis Channel, March 17, 2022
Bodybuilder starts non-profit to help brain injury patients
Seven years after he was violently attacked, this bodybuilder is giving back to others recovering from traumatic brain injuries like him. 💪🏽
LOCALISH, October 1, 2021
Tennis player battles back from brutal attack; starts foundation to help others
Having survived a brutal attack and still affected by massive brain injuries, Kel Mabatah has started a foundation to raise money for others in his position.
KHOU 11, November 21, 2021
Kel's Hill: Fighting back in his own way
Former star tennis player Kel Mabatah is inspiring others with his comeback story after a near-fatal attack.
KHOU 11, February 2, 2018